Mint Techcetra
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -The Mint Techcetra podcast is your navigator into the mesmerizing maze that is technology today. From decoding technologies, policies, enterprises, and legal decisions to sci-fi and pop culture, this podcast will cover it all. Every week hosts - Leslie D'Monte, Shouvik Das and Deepti Ahuja - will talk about important developments in tech and how they transform our lives, work and play as we know it.
If you have any questions or suggestions you can reach out to the hosts on LinkedIn via their handles given below:
Leslie D'Monte, Mint's Sr. Associate Editor: linkedin.com/in/leslie-d-monte-4985993
Shouvik Das, Special Correspondent, Mint: linkedin.com/in/shouvik-das-77a4bbba
Deepti Ahuja, Content Head, HT Smartcast: linkedin.com/in/deeptea
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Episodes
All you need to know about Windows 11
July 02, 2021 07:20 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBMicrosoft has unveiled the first big change to its Windows platform in over five years, and it brings some notable changes for the industry. In this episode, host Prasid Banarjee takes a look at how Windows 11 changes user experience and the PC market. Tune in to know more.
CCI orders a probe into Google, privacy concerns on Clubhouse and more
June 24, 2021 17:14 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBIn this episode, resident tech-expert @undertecher talks about the Competition Commission of India that has ordered an investigation into Google’s business practices & also discuss the privacy concerns against Clubhouse. Tune for all that's happened in the tech world this week.
What does Twitter losing intermediary protection mean?
June 18, 2021 08:24 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBThe back and forth between Twitter and the Indian government have brought intermediary protection laws into the limelight again, and with its share of fake news and misinformation. In this episode, Host Prasid Banerjee explains what these rules mean and why they are important.
WWDC recap
June 11, 2021 17:21 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, host Prasid Banerjee talks about Apple's yearly developer conference which was all about privacy, but there are some other nifty new features coming to iPhones, iPads and Macbooks too.
Slow Week for Tech
June 04, 2021 03:22 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBSince this was a slow week for technology. In this episode, our host Prasid Banerjee will talk about all the small developments that happened in tech this past week. Tune in to know more.
No, Facebook, Twitter won't shut down in India
May 27, 2021 10:50 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBSocial media has been abuzz about a possible ban on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other social media platforms in India from today, following reports that the platforms haven’t complied with the government’s new Intermediary Guidelines or IT rules. The rules were announced on February 25 and gave significant intermediaries three months to comply with them...three months that ended yesterday. So, what happens now?
Crypto crash and what it means for India
May 21, 2021 08:44 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBThe crypto market lost almost $460 billion in 24 hours on May 19 and many say that might be a good thing. Here's what you need to know
Covid relief efforts in India get a billion dollar push from crypto genius
May 14, 2021 07:56 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBA relatively unknown and recent billionaire, made a donations worth over a billion dollars, for covid relief in India. Here’s what you need to know.
Facebook Board upholds Trump ban; rejects infinite suspension
May 06, 2021 13:45 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBThe oversight board says Facebook must decide in coming months whether the former president Trump is permanently locked out of the platform. Tune in as Mint's Prasid Banerjee talks about the Facebook-Trump ban case.
Speaking to GoDaddy about a vernacular Internet
April 22, 2021 12:08 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBEvery Internet journey begins with a domain, so we decided to ask the world's largest domain registrar what a vernacular Internet really means. In conversation with Nikhil Arora, Managing Director & Vice-President of GoDaddy about a vernacular Internet.
Give Your Business the PowerEdge | Manish Gupta, Dell Technologies
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBListen to Manish Gupta, Senior Director at Dell Technologies talk about what are the right steps for businesses to unlock the best results in changing times and how has Dell helped their customers in this transition of technology in the past year as companies adopted a lot of new technologies in the new normal.
Creating Impactful Customer Experiences
April 01, 2021 02:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MBListen to Rohan Arora, Head of Marketing at Bausch + Lomb talk about how they have managed to simplify customer purchase journeys and offer integrated customer experience with the help of Oracle.
Can we have a Hindi Internet?
March 25, 2021 08:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThe Indian government and many others have been trying to get computers to understand Indian languages. But what does it really mean to build websites and apps in Hindi?
An eye on Cloud Economics while moving to Cloud
March 22, 2021 13:09 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWith the pandemic driving companies to adopt technology faster than ever before, the costs and benefits associated with cloud computing have become more important than ever. But what is cloud economics?
Importance of cloud economics in a post pandemic world
March 22, 2021 13:09 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWith the pandemic driving companies to adopt technology faster than ever before, the costs and benefits associated with cloud computing have become more important than ever. But what is cloud economics?
The New Mar-Tech approach | Ritu Gupta, Dell Technologies
March 12, 2021 05:56 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe pandemic has forced companies worldwide to adopt more digital processes, bringing with it new learnings. Mint spoke to Ritu Gupta, Director, Marketing at Dell to understand how the new tech-driven world is affecting various firms.
New Information Technology Rules Decoded
March 12, 2021 05:55 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBLast week, the Indian government announced the Information Technology Rules, colloquially called the Intermediary Guidelines. In this episode of Mint Techcetra, resident tech-expert @undertecher will walk you through these guidelines and make you understand them at ease. He'll also discuss why are these rules being criticized?
95: News Media Bargaining Code - Big Tech vs News
February 25, 2021 11:05 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Australian government may have opened the floodgates with a new law dubbed the News Media Bargaining Code. The law aims to tackle long-standing clashes between publishers and Big Tech platforms. @undertecher explains in this episode.
94: Cryptocurrency- to ban or not to ban?
February 18, 2021 11:49 - 13 minutesIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, resident tech-expert @undertecher will have a look back on the journey of cryptocurrency. He'll also discuss what the government is planning and the future of crypto. Listen in!
94: Cryptocurrency- to ban or not to ban?
February 18, 2021 11:49 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, resident tech-expert @undertecher will have a look back on the journey of cryptocurrency. He'll also discuss what the government is planning and the future of crypto. Listen in!
93: Twitter takes on Indian government
February 11, 2021 11:43 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBWhy is Twitter fighting the Indian government? What is Twitter's Country Withheld Policy? What is the homegrown alternative to Twitter? Tune in as @undertecher answers all these questions in this episode.
92: How budget 2021 impacted the tech sector?
February 04, 2021 16:02 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, resident tech-expert @undertecher talks about how budget 2021 will impact the tech sector and what that means for you and your goal of buying electronics. Tune in to know more!
91: Hybrid work and the need for endpoint security
January 28, 2021 14:06 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBWith hybrid work models proliferating companies need to ensure security and proper threat detection plans in order to keep their data safe and avoid losses.
90: How Dell endpoint security protects enterprises
January 22, 2021 12:02 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBEndpoint security has become more important than ever in the post-pandemic work from home-driven world. Companies like Dell are gearing up to meet the challenge heads on.
90: How Dell endpoint security protects enterprises
January 22, 2021 12:02 - 7 minutesEndpoint security has become more important than ever in the post-pandemic work from home-driven world. Companies like Dell are gearing up to meet the challenge heads on.
89: How user profiling and algorithms work?
January 21, 2021 11:43 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSoon after WhatsApp's privacy policy issues came into light, there’s a lot of discussion going on everywhere about user profile and algorithms. There’s information and then there’s misinformation, so resident tech-expert @undertecher will help you in knowing about what exactly happens.
88: WhatsApp's new privacy policy
January 14, 2021 14:57 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, resident tech-expert @undertecher will discuss the recent change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. How private WhatsApp is? What all they can see? Tune in to find out.
87: Welcome to the splinternet
January 07, 2021 09:43 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, host Prasid Banerjee talks about how we are headed towards the end of the World Wide Web. Tune in to know more!
86: The 2020 Recap Episode
January 04, 2021 10:14 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBWe’re approaching the end of the pandemic-ridden years, so it seems like a good idea to look back at the big things in tech this past year. Tune in to this episode as resident tech-expert @undertecher encapsulates everything that happened in tech this year that was important and will have a lasting impact on the future?
85: It’s Recap Time
December 30, 2020 13:25 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBWe’re approaching the end of the pandemic-ridden years, so it seems like a good idea to look back at the big things in tech this past year. Tune in to this episode as resident tech-expert @undertecher encapsulates everything that happened in tech this year that was important and will have a lasting impact on the future?
84: Apple Macbook Pro review
December 17, 2020 10:42 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBBetter battery life, faster performance and access to iPhone and iPad apps all sounds great, but where are the other things that you need to know? Tune in to this episode as resident tech-expert @undertecher reviews the new Apple Macbook Pro.
83: Lead your business with data insights in the new normal
December 10, 2020 11:07 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWe are all living in unprecedented circumstances. Businesses have been trying hard over the last few months to adjust to the new normal and carry out digital transformation based on data insights. When it comes to keeping your data secure, a great way to start is by asking the right questions, knowing how your data is being used, and leveraging smart, ML based technology to revolutionize the way you manage data and approach a digital market. It is changing the way organizations can levera...
82: Qualcomm's new processors and Twitter's verified badge returns
December 03, 2020 13:52 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBIn this episode, resident tech-expert @undertecher will discuss the details about Snapdragon 888, recently announced by Qualcomm this week, and its flagship processor for 2021. Tune in to find out.
81: Ban on 43 more Chinese apps | Safe Harbour protection
November 26, 2020 11:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode, resident tech-expert @undertecher will discuss the recent ban on 43 more Chinese apps and will also talk about the Safe Harbour protection, which basically keeps social media companies for being sued for posts we make on them. Tune in for more!
80: iPhone 12 Mini & iPhone 12 Pro Max review
November 20, 2020 11:14 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, resident tech-expert will tell his hands-on experience of the new iPhone 12 Mini & iPhone 12 Pro Max. Tune in to this week's episode for more trending news of the tech world.
79: Will your next PC last for days?
November 12, 2020 12:29 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBApple announced its first Macbook’s running on a new chipset, called Apple M1. Now Apple says this processor is faster than most everything you can think of and it makes Macs much much better. To know more, tune in to this week's episode as @undertecher discuss all that's been trending in the tech world.
79: Will your next PC last for days?
November 12, 2020 12:29 - 11 minutesApple announced its first Macbook’s running on a new chipset, called Apple M1. Now Apple says this processor is faster than most everything you can think of and it makes Macs much much better. To know more, tune in to this week's episode as @undertecher discuss all that's been trending in the tech world.
78: Review of iPhone 12 & 12 Pro
November 05, 2020 14:58 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBiPhone 12 and 12 Pro have created a buzz in the market. What are the features introduced in the new member of the Apple family? To know more, tune in to this week's episode as @undertecher discuss all that's been trending in the tech world.
77: Who made Aarogya Setu? Facebook responds to controversy in India
October 29, 2020 11:54 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, Prasid Banerjee talks about why does the government not want us to know who built it and also discuss the probable reason of Facebook policy chief Ankhi Das's resignation. Tune in to know more!
76: Trend Broke on Twitter Questioning Xiaomi
October 23, 2020 06:49 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBTrend Broke on Twitter Questioning Xiaomi. Why is the firm questioned and criticized by the citizens of India? To know more, tune in to this week's episode as @undertecher discuss all that's been trending in the tech world.
75: Apple ‘Hi, Speed’ iPhone event: Highlights
October 15, 2020 12:24 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBDidn’t have time to follow along live? Tune in to this week's episode as @undertecher discusses everything Apple announced at its ‘Hi, Speed’ iPhone event.
74: Google has double standards: Paytm
October 08, 2020 14:06 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFintech unicorn Paytm kept up its criticism of Google, accusing it on Wednesday of double standards over its policies around fantasy games on the Play Store. Tune in to this week's episode as @undertecher discuss all that's been trending in the tech world.
73: WhatsApp's Security Issue
October 01, 2020 13:02 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, Prasid Banarjee talks about the maturing lack of trust towards super trusted WhatsApp. Tune in to find out more!
72: Paytm VS Google
September 25, 2020 10:23 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, Prasid Banarjee talks about the ongoing dispute between Paytm and Google. He discusses the details of the dispute. Recently Google accused Paytm of violating guidelines.
71: Techtember : Discussing the flagship event from Apple of the year
September 17, 2020 14:13 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, Prasid Banarjee, discusses the recent Apple event, which was the platform to release the new Apple watch and announce the iPhone 12.
70: India’s ban on Chinese apps and the 2020 iPhones
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, Prasid Banerjee talks about the biggest loser from India’s ban on Chinese apps and the 2020 iPhones. Tune in to know more!
69: Looking at smartphone manufacturing in India
August 27, 2020 13:34 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBApple recently announced that the new version of the I phone will be manufactured in India. What does this news mean for India? Join Prasid as he explores the smartphone manufacturing industry in India. Tune in for more.
69: Looking at smartphone manufacturing in India
August 27, 2020 13:34 - 9 minutesApple recently announced that the new version of the I phone will be manufactured in India. What does this news mean for India? Join Prasid as he explores the smartphone manufacturing industry in India. Tune in for more.
68: Social media content moderation and Facebook's recent controversy
August 21, 2020 09:56 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn light of the recent WSJ's revelation of questionable content moderation decisions being taken in India, we discuss social media content moderation in this week's episode. Facebook has recently come into question regarding its decision not to take down certain content deemed as hate speech, stirring up a new debate. Tune in to find out.
67: Tiktok ban in US, paving the way for more bans from other countires?
August 10, 2020 08:05 - 6 minutesIn this episode of Mint Techcetra, Prasid Banarjee talks about the TikTok ban becoming official in the US and how the company is dealing with it. The probable sale of country businesses and the situation of the employees.